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Wittingly vs Purposely - What's the difference?

wittingly | purposely |

As adverbs the difference between wittingly and purposely

is that wittingly is in a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose while purposely is on purpose; intentionally.

wittingly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • in a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose

    • Antonyms

    * unwittingly

    purposely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • on purpose; intentionally

    • Synonyms

    * deliberately * intentionally * on purpose * wilfully, willfully * purposefully (proscribed)

    Related terms

    * purpose